‘Had Higher Hopes for You’: Swati Maliwal Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Government’s Handling of Kolkata Rape-Murder Case

Swati Maliwal has sharply criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a letter, expressing grave concerns over the state's handling of a recent rape incident.

Kolkata: In a powerful rebuke, Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal has penned a scathing letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, expressing deep disappointment over the handling of the Kolkata murder-rape case in the state. Maliwal, known for her staunch advocacy for women’s rights, criticized the Mamata-led government for what she termed as a “sickening politicization of rape.”

“Didi, as the only woman Chief Minister in the country, many of us had higher hopes for you. You have been lauded for fielding a higher number of women candidates in elections, with several women now holding seats as Members of Parliament. Yet, in this case, the actions of your government, from the disturbing attempts to cover up this heinous crime to the rewarding of those involved in the negligence, and the silence from your party, have revealed a sickening politicization of rape.”

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Slams Kolkata Police

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday hit out at Kolkata Police and accused a section of the police of being politicised and criminalised. CV Ananda Bose on Thursday visited the emergency department in RG Kar Medical College and hopsital after a mob vandalised parts of the hospital campus where a protest was going on by doctors and students over the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor.

“What I saw, what I heard, what I was told and what is reported. The incident which took place here is shocking, shattering and deplorable. It is a shame for Bengal India and humanity. This is the greatest degeneration we have seen around us” the West Bengal governor said.

He further said “The custodians of law have themselves become conspirators. A section of the police is politicised and criminalised. This rot has to end…The government is responsible for this. The first responsibility lies with the government. We want security so that when you go to work at night you are safe…It is nothing but a bloodbath going on.”

Earlier, while speaking to the students He said “You will get justice, I have come here to listen to you personally. I am with you; we will fight out. we shall overcome.”

“We will not allow these ghastly things to be done with our sisters anymore in the state. We are all with you. We will fight it out everywhere” the West Bengal governor added.

(With inputs from agencies)